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Muhammad Shafiqur Rahman

b. 1949

Bangladeshi Politician and Journalist

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About Muhammad Shafiqur Rahman

Born 1949. Muhammad Shafiqur Rahman is a Bangladeshi journalist.

Career Rahman is the former president of the Jatiya Press Club He was elected to parliament from Chandpur-4 as a Bangladesh Awami League candidate on 30 December 2018. He received 173,369 votes while his nearest rival of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, Harunur Rashid, received 30,799 votes.

Rahman was reelected to parliament from Chandpur-4 in 2024.

Rahman alleged Benazir Ahmed, former inspector general of Bangladesh Police and director general of Rapid Action Battalion, forcefully took control of 70 percent share of his company Citizen TV along with Chowdhury Nafeez Sarafat and Razzakul Hossain Tutul with the threat of violence.

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Important facts

Born
25 September 1949, Faridganj Upazila
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Journalist
Nationality
Bangladesh
Education
University of Dhaka

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Muhammad Shafiqur Rahman?

Bangladeshi Politician and Journalist

When was Muhammad Shafiqur Rahman born?

Muhammad Shafiqur Rahman was born on 25 September 1949 in Faridganj Upazila.

What is Muhammad Shafiqur Rahman's occupation?

Muhammad Shafiqur Rahman is a journalist.

What nationality is Muhammad Shafiqur Rahman?

Muhammad Shafiqur Rahman is Bangladeshi.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Muhammad Shafiqur Rahman

· Wikidata: Q65030878

· DBpedia: Muhammad Shafiqur Rahman

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